Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a synthetic adhesive that mimics the type of adhesion that geckos use to scamper up walls. As my friends know, I have been talking about the application of this synthetic adhesive to eyeglasses for people who have small nose bridges. After reading this article I am even more convinced about its application in this setting as the adhesion is unidirectional (this is why a gecko can detach itself from the surface it is climbing to take its next step). In the context of eyeglasses, this would mean the adhesion is active when placed down upon the face, but could be removed by lifting the glasses from one's face.
UC Berkeley is just in our backyard boys. We could possibly establish a relationship with the researchers and use exclusively license their technology for use in glasses.
Your Unfaithful Servant
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